Uninstallation Guide for Windows – Glider Safe Browser (GSB)

Modified on Tue, 30 Jun at 11:34 AM

This guide explains how to uninstall Glider Safe Browser (GSB) from a Windows system.


Before You Begin

Before uninstalling Glider Safe Browser (GSB), ensure that:

  • All active assessments have been completed.

  • GSB is completely closed.

  • You have administrator privileges on the system.

  • Any unsaved work in other applications has been saved.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot showing the GSB application closed before uninstallation.


Method 1: Uninstall via Control Panel

Step 1: Open Control Panel

  1. Press Windows Key + R.

  2. Type control and press Enter.

  3. Open ProgramsPrograms and Features.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot of Windows Control Panel with Programs and Features highlighted.


Step 2: Locate Glider Safe Browser (GSB)

In the list of installed applications:

  1. Find Glider Safe Browser (GSB).

  2. Right-click the application.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot showing Glider Safe Browser (GSB) in the installed programs list.


Step 3: Start the Uninstallation

Click Uninstall from the context menu.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot showing the right-click menu with Uninstall selected.


Step 4: Confirm Uninstallation

When prompted, click Yes to confirm the removal process.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot of the confirmation dialog with the Uninstall button highlighted.


Step 5: Wait for Completion

The system will remove Glider Safe Browser (GSB) from your computer.

Once the process is complete, a success message may be displayed, and the application will no longer appear in the installed programs list.


Verify Successful Removal

To verify that GSB has been successfully removed:

  1. Open Control PanelPrograms and Features.

  2. Confirm that Glider Safe Browser (GSB) no longer appears in the list of installed applications.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot showing the installed programs list without GSB.


Alternative Method (Windows Settings)

You can also uninstall GSB using Windows Settings.

Windows 10 / Windows 11

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Navigate to AppsInstalled Apps (or Apps & Features).

  3. Search for Glider Safe Browser (GSB).

  4. Select the application.

  5. Click Uninstall.

  6. Confirm the action when prompted.

Image Placeholder: Screenshot of Windows Settings with GSB selected and the Uninstall button visible.


Troubleshooting

GSB Does Not Appear in the Program List

If Glider Safe Browser (GSB) is not visible:

  • Refresh the application list.

  • Restart your computer and check again.

  • Verify that the application was installed under the current Windows user profile.


Uninstall Option is Disabled

If the uninstall option is unavailable:

  • Log in using an administrator account.

  • Contact your organization's IT administrator.

  • Ensure that no active GSB processes are running in Task Manager.


Uninstallation Fails

If the removal process fails:

  1. Restart your computer.

  2. Attempt the uninstallation again.

  3. Temporarily disable software that may block application removal (if permitted by your organization's policies).

  4. Run the uninstall process using an administrator account.


Frequently Asked Questions

Will uninstalling GSB affect my completed assessments?

No. Uninstalling Glider Safe Browser (GSB) only removes the application from your device and does not impact assessment records stored on the assessment platform.


Can I reinstall GSB later?

Yes. You can reinstall the latest version of Glider Safe Browser (GSB) at any time using the installation package provided by your assessment administrator or testing platform.


Need Assistance?

If you experience issues uninstalling Glider Safe Browser (GSB), contact Glider support team via live chat or email and provide:

  • Windows version

  • GSB version (if known)

  • Any error messages displayed during uninstallation

This information will help the support team diagnose and resolve the issue more quickly.

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